Crime Rate in Glynneath Central and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glynneath Central and East

The total recorded crimes in Glynneath Central and East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glynneath Central and East crime rate of 21.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Glynneath Central and East, encompassing approximately 228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glynneath Central and East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Woodland Park with total crimes: 1
  • Brynhyfryd with total crimes: 1
  • A465 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Glynneath Central and East?

To understand the safety of Glynneath Central and East, we need to analyze Glynneath Central and East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Glynneath Central and East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 101 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Glynneath Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Glynneath Central and East had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 97 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Glynneath Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Glynneath Central and East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Glynneath Central and East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Glynneath Central and East has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 21.87 ranking 32th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Glynneath Central and East crimes were 101. The crime rate of Glynneath Central and East in 2024 was 441.82 (year) or 36.82 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glynneath Central and East were around 97 crimes with yearly crime rate of 424.32 (year) or 35.36 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
Aberavon88 1979 21,043 1
Neath North78 21,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach55 7863 3741 3
Sandfields West60 3858 4718 5
Neath East59 4842 5738 4
Port Talbot57 5809 6609 6
Sandfields East55 6747 7599 7
Pontardawe33 12460 8473 8
Neath South46 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn31 16448 9325 14
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 9397 11399 10
Gwynfi and Croeserw35 10321 16282 15
Coedffranc Central34 11396 12357 11
Baglan30 17359 15352 12
Bryn and Cwmavon25 20391 13345 13
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera31 13248 19272 18
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman24 21360 14281 16
Coedffranc North31 14162 26190 22
Briton Ferry West31 15242 21218 21
Briton Ferry East24 22253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna26 19284 17268 19
Coedffranc West30 18190 23126 28
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West22 24246 20248 20
Cimla and Pelenna20 25219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South10 28167 25174 23
Trebanos23 2377 3276 31
Cymer and Glyncorrwg16 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais8 29161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 31134 28111 29
Rhos8 3098 3158 32
Cadoxton1 3468 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Glynneath Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Glynneath Central and East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Glynneath Central and East postcode area is presented below.

1. Woodland Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Brynhyfryd (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. A465 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whitting Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Oddfellows Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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